Snickerdoodle Banana Bread
This Snickerdoodle Banana Bread is a delicious twist on classic banana bread, infused with cinnamon and sugar for a sweet, spiced treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for cinnamon sugar topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cream of tartar, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, alternating with sour cream, mixing just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Mix 2 tablespoons sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For an extra cinnamon kick, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top of each slice before serving. Enjoy with butter or cream cheese for added richness.